MY FIRST 1500 KMS ON AX5DIESEL MANUAL.3XO

I purchased the AX5 diesel manual from K.N. Motors in Lucknow. The first thing I noticed is that this version lacks remote engine start/stop and remote climate control, which were mentioned on various websites. These features are only available in the diesel automatic variant. Another significant drawback is the lack of space for storing mobile phones for both the driver and co-driver, aside from the wireless charging pad. The clutch pedal requires a deep press, and there are no footrests, which can lead to some discomfort while driving. Mahindra could have easily added a small footrest for better convenience. Additionally, if you want to rest your right elbow on the door handle, you have to lean back quite a bit. I’ve driven around 1,700 kilometers in the past week, with my car delivered on July 15th and the first service completed on July 25th. The mileage in the diesel variant is impressive, averaging 23-25 km/l on the Lucknow-Agra and Yamuna Expressway. However, the Adrenox Connect relies on Vodafone, which has proven to be quite unreliable, making the remote connect feature barely functional. I’ve heard similar complaints regarding the XUV700 as well. Overall, it’s quite disappointing.